Q: How excited would you be to play for South Shields in a new ground in the town? (From South Shields fan Bob Scott)

A: It would be fantastic. It’s crying out for the ground being built, so it will just be a huge occasion and all the players are looking forward to it. That’s what all the players are buying into. We were told at the start of the season that if we performed this year, there is the chance of a great ground and good stature next year, and you can see the results.

Q: What has been your best moment at South Shields so far? (From SSFC)

A: Winning the Player of the Month award for August 2014. It was nice, considering the fact the whole team is playing exceptionally well. It wasn’t as if it was a bad month for the whole team. It’s now six wins on the trot, so it speaks volumes that I was picked, so I’m pleased.

Q: What’s your day job? (From South Shields fan Janet Davies)

A: I’m a PE teacher. It’s good. I just got back in September, so it’s early days yet, and I’m just working towards the GCSEs next year with the normal cycle.

Q: What do you put your own improvement down to this season? (From South Shields chairman Gary Crutwell)

A: Playing with people who are friends. Lee Bell has been a massive help. He’s a good friend of mine. I’ve never played for him before, but he’s a good friend and every player is playing with confidence because he has installed that since coming in as assistant manager. There was pressure last year to sustain a division status, whereas this year it’s all about promotion because we’ve got a tight 18-man squad, and not the x amount we went through last year. There’s a consistent 11 and a consistent 18, and every single player in there is friends. It’s probably the best banter and the best management I’ve been with in non-league. Everyone is honest with each other, and you can see the results.

There was one question we unfortunately couldn’t put to Chris, as this is a family website. We’re looking at you, Adam Sharp!

The #AskAPlayer series will continue throughout the season, and we are now inviting your questions for midfielder David Conroy. Please participate via Twitter by sending your questions to @SouthShieldsFC using the hashtag #AskConroy or email them to danielprince@southshieldsfc.info We’ll put them to him at the earliest opportunity, which could be after the Penrith away game on Wednesday.